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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.96, 18,498.83 and 7,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.96, 18,498.83 and 7,437.83 is: 10,264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.96 : 18,498.83 = 7,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.96/18,498.83 = 7,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.96x = 18,498.83 × 7,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.96x = 137,591,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,591,023.06/13,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.19

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